Beef Stew

Description

Beef stew is an amazing dish for those who enjoy a warm, hearty meal. Great for the winter season, or any time there is a bout of cold weather. Best made using a pressure cooker, to enhance flavor. Seasoning can be added to taste. A favorite during Christmas, or any holiday.

If you have a taste for soups and stews, then this recipe is for you. Great if you want practive with using spices. Don't worry, this recipe is not spicy, it's a savory dish. Pressure cookers are not required for this recipe, but it is highly encouraged.

Ingredients

• Flour
• 4 1/2 lbs beef cubes
• 4 large carrots
• 3 lbs russet potatoes
• 2 lbs fresh tomatoes
• 2 small bags of frozen pearl onions
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 small can of tomato paste
• 2 quarts beef broth
• vegetable oil (as needed)
• 2 small cans sliced mushrooms (include liquid)
• salt
• pepper
• garlic powder
• thyme
• rosemary
• 1 bay leaf

Instructions

1. Chop all fresh vegetables & mix (frozen comes later).
2. Coat bottom of instant pot with oil & push sautee button.
3. Coat ~2 handfulls of beef cubes with flour& brais with oil in instant pot. Brown all sides (but don't cook them, only quickly brown).
4. Set aside & repeat untill all beef is browned, adding oil as needed.
5. Scrape bottom of instant pot with wooden spatula to remove as much flour as possible.
6. Add 1/2 of the fresh veggies, 1 quart beef broth, 1/2 of the beef cubes, 1 bag pearl onions, 1/2 can of tomato paste.
7. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, & 1 bay leaf. Mix all ingredients.
8. Seal lid on pot. Press stew button & set pot to 25 minutes.
9. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients to make the second batch. Serve with warm egg noodles (pasta).